Notes
• If you are using more than one receiver (or amplifier) and have set
it on the
CBL/SAT, CD, AUX
or
DVD
button, when selecting these
buttons you cannot control the volume of the receiver (or
amplifier) of the
RCVR
button.
• If you change the setting of the
RCVR
button to a component other
than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video
components will return to “TV” even if you have changed the
factory preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to
control the volume from audio components other than a receiver
or amplifier.
To reset to factory preset volume control
In step 3 above, press
VOL–
instead.
Operating a Component
1
Press the button of the desired
component on the Commander.
2
Point the Commander directly at the
component.
3
Press the button for the function you want to use.
See “Remote Button Descriptions” for complete descriptions of the
buttons on the Commander.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders
supplied with your components.
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your
components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the
functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV
does not have a MUTING function, the
MUTING
button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
• Some functions of the component may not work with this
Commander.
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume
switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is
turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV’s
volume with the Commander.
Setting a channel with a single button
(Channel macro function)
You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons
listed below (macro keys).
For example, instead of pressing
,
, and then
ENT
button to
change the TV channel, you can perform these operations by
pressing only the
N
button.
The macro keys are:
N
,
m
,
M
,
x
,
X
, and
z
REC.
(During TV, cable box, or digital satellite receiver operations only.)
The series of operations that can be programmed must be consisted
of two to four sequential pressings of
to
buttons or
ENT
button.
Note
The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some
components.
To program a series of operations
1
Press the desired component select button.
(You can select “TV”, “cable box”, or “digital satellite receiver”
only.)
2
While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required
for the operations in sequence.
For example, to program
t
t
ENT
on the
N
button, hold
down
N
first, press
,
, and
ENT
in sequence, and then release
N
.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Setting Up the Remote Commander
About Presetting the Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand
components.
If you’re using the Commander with a Sony component, you won’t
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.
To set up the Commander to use with other (non-Sony)
manufacturers’ components, or to use with a component that is not
preset at the factory, you’ll need to follow the instructions in this
manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for
your components. (See the supplied “Component Code Numbers”
also.)
Notes
• The Commander can be set up to operate only one component per
button – unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV
and a Panasonic TV simultaneously (because they use different
code numbers).
• You may not be able to operate even a Sony brand component with
the factory presetting. In such a case, follow the procedure in
“Setting the Code.”
Remote Button Descriptions
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the
battery compartment.
1
2
When to replace the batteries
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn
out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries;
otherwise, your setting of the code numbers will be erased.
Notes on Batteries
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of
batteries together.
• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
Commander for a long period of time.
Setting the Code
Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use
with the Commander.
Step 1: Entering the Code Number
1
See the supplied “Component Code numbers”, and find the three-
digit code number for the desired component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that’s
listed first to complete the steps below.
For example, if you’re setting up a Philips’ VCR, you would use
the code number 035.
If your component isn’t listed, see “Searching for the Correct
Code.”
2
Press the
SET
button with a ball-point
pen tip etc., and release it.
3
Press the button of the component that
you want to set up.
Note
On the
CBL/SAT
,
RCVR
,
CD
,
AUX
, and
DVD
buttons, “cable box”,
“receiver”, “CD player”, “tape deck”, and “DVD player” are
assigned respectively at the factory. But you can also assign other
components on these buttons. For details, see “Changing the
Component Type on the
CBL/SAT
,
RCVR
,
CD
,
AUX
, and
DVD
buttons.”
4
Enter the component’s code number.
For example, if you’re entering the code
for a Philips VCR, you would press
.
5
Press and release the
ENT
button to store
the code number in the Commander’s
memory.
6
Go to “Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works” to finish
setting up.
Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works
1
Power on the component you want to set up.
2
Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press a button
to check if that button works.
For example, press the
POWER
button to see if it works on your
component .
3
Check that the other buttons of the Commander is operating the
corresponding functions of the component.
If the Commander Doesn’t Seem to Be Working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your component (see the supplied “Component Code
Numbers”).
• If – after trying all the codes listed for your component – you still
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
method described in “Searching for the Correct Code.”
Tip
You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery
compartment lid.
Searching for the Correct Code
If you’ve tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is
not listed in the “Component Code Numbers” tables), try these
steps.
1
Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape or disc
if necessary.
2
Press the
SET
button with a ball-point pen tip etc., and release it.
3
Press the button of the component on the Commander that you
want to set up.
4
Press and release the
CH+
button. Then press and release the
POWER
button.
5
Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.
Each time you press the
CH+
button and then the
POWER
button,
a new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates by receiving the
transmitted signal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off,
the CH+ function works, playback starts, etc.) Be patient as you do
this; it may take about 100 tries until the correct code number is
located.
6
When the correct code is found, press the
ENT
button to store the
code number in the Commander’s memory.
7
Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of
your component by pressing the corresponding buttons on the
Commander. If they seem to be working properly, you’re done
setting up the Commander.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and
search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“Troubleshooting.”
Changing the Component Type on the CBL/
SAT, RCVR, CD, AUX and DVD buttons
At the factory, “cable box” is assigned on the
CBL/SAT
button,
“receiver” on the
RCVR
button, “CD player” on the
CD
button, “tape
deck” on the
AUX
button and “DVD player” on the
DVD
button. By
completing the following procedure, you can change this setting so
that you can set up any component on these buttons.
1
Press the
SET
button with a ball-point pen tip etc., and release it.
2
Press the
CBL/SAT
,
RCVR
,
CD
,
AUX
, or
DVD
button.
3
Press and release the
x
(stop) button.
4
Press and release one of the following buttons;
to assign a VCR
to assign a digital satellite receiver
to assign a receiver
to assign a CD player
to assign a tape deck
to assign an MD deck or a DAT deck
to assign a TV
to assign a cable box
to assign a DVD player
5
Press and release the
ENT
button.
6
Enter the component’s code number by following steps 2 to 6 of
“Entering the Code Number”, or steps 1to 7 of “Searching for the
Correct Code.”
Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an Audio
System
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
hear the sound of your video components from your TV’s speakers,
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier).
Factory Setting:
*
If you assign an audio component on the
CBL/SAT, CD, AUX
or
DVD
button,
you can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) on the
RCVR
button.
If you assign video components on these buttons, you can control the volume
of the TV.
Thus you can control the volume of your TV or receiver (or
amplifier) while operating a video or audio component without first
having to press the
TV
or
RCVR
button. For example, to control the
volume for your VCR channels, you don’t need to press the
TV
button first.
However, if your video components are connected to an audio
system, you probably hear your TV’s or VCR’s sound from the
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier), not from
your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting
so that you can control the volume of your video components
without first having to switch to the receiver (or amplifier).
To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the
procedures below.
Note
This feature is effective only when a receiver or amplifier is set up on
the
RCVR
button. You cannot control the volume of a receiver (or
amplifier) set up on
CBL/SAT, CD, AUX
or
DVD
button while
operating a component of another button.
Changing the Factory Setting for the
Volume Control
1
Press the
SET
button with a ball-point pen tip, etc. and release it.
2
Press the
RCVR
button.
3
Press the
VOL+
button.
4
Press the
ENT
button.
The volume control setting is changed to “receiver/amplifier.” You
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) of the
RCVR
button while selecting any component.
Button
TV
VCR, CBL/SAT
*
,
DVD
*
RCVR
CD
*
, AUX
*
Controls the volume of
TV
TV
Receiver (or amplifier)
Receiver (or amplifier) on the
RCVR
button
Component that can be preset
TV
VCR
Cable box/Digital satellite receiver/
Receiver/CD player/Tape deck/
MD deck/DAT deck/DVD player/
TV/VCR
Button
TV
VCR
CBL/SAT
RCVR
CD
AUX
DVD
Factory setting
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Sony CD player
Sony tape deck
Sony DVD player
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Remote Commander
RM-V401
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
Your Code Number
PIP operations
Press
To
z
REC
Turn on/off the “window” picture.
*
PIP and ENT
Turn off the “window” picture.
m
or
M
Change the TV channel in the “window” picture.
PIP and TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode of the “window” picture.
x
Move the location of the “window” picture.
N
Swap the “main” picture and the “window” picture.
X
Freeze the “window” picture.
Operating a DVD player
3
To select numbers 10 and
above. For example, to select
track 15, press
PIP
and then
press
5
.
4
N
: To play.
m
: To rewind.
M
: To fast-forward.
x
: To stop.
X
: To pause.
5
To display the title menu.
6
To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the left, or to the
right.
7
To display the DVD menu.
8
To clear the selected characters
from the screen.
3
,
4
, and
5
TV:
To operate the Picture-in-
Picture function. Press each
button or combination of
buttons as described in the
table below.
VCR:
N
: To play.
x
: To stop.
m
: To rewind.
M
: To fast-forward.
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
.
6
TV/VCR:
To move the cursor
upward, downward, to the left,
or to the right.
7
TV/VCR:
To call up the MENU
display.
Specifications
Operable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the
component of each manufacturer)
Power requirements
Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of
use)
Dimensions
Approx. 62
×
207
×
41 mm (w/h/d)
(2
1
/
2
×
8
1
/
4
×
1
5
/
8
in.)
Mass
Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Operating a TV, VCR, or cable box
General
1
To turn on and off the power of
the selected component.
2
Component select buttons. To
switch to the operations of each
component, press the button on
which that component is
assigned.
9
*
Volume up:
+
Volume down:
–
q;
*
To mute the volume on TV or
receiver (amplifier).
qs
To set up the Commander.
*
These buttons control the volume of
either TV or receiver (amplifier). See
“Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an
Audio System” for details.
qa
TV:
To display the current
channel on TV.
VCR:
To expose the on-screen
display.
qd
and
qf
To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press
0
and
5
(or press
5
and
ENT
).
qg
TV/VCR:
To enter the selection.
qh
TV:
To operate SLEEP function
on the TV. (Works only for a
TV with the SLEEP function.)
qj
Channel up:
+
Channel down:
–
qk
TV/cable box:
To operate
JUMP
,
FLASHBACK
or
CHANNEL RETURN
function on
the TV depending on the
setting of the TV's
manufacturer.
VCR:
To cancel.
Notes
• There may be cases you may turn on/off the cable box by pressing the
CH+
or
CH–
buttons on the Commander.
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a
medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely,
you will not be able to adjust your TV’s volume with the Commander.
Notes
• Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the
corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons
that were pressed will be programmed.
• If you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the
setting operation will be rejected.
• You can program the Channel Macro function for up to three
components only. To program for the fourth component, first clear
all macro keys for a component.
To change or clear the program
When you want to change the setting or if you are no longer using
that programmed operation, follow the procedure below to
overwrite or clear the program.
1
Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.
2
After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of
buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release
, and then
press and release
ENT
.
3
Release the macro key.
Note
Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you
are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed
signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander
at your component, the programmed operations may be performed
before you go on with the procedure.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures
described in “Setting the Code.” If the code that’s listed first for your
component doesn’t work, try all the codes for your component - in the order
in which they’re listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is
not listed in this manual), try using the procedures in “Searching for the
Correct Code.”
• Check that you’re aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that
there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you’re using are not worn out, and that they’re
inserted correctly.
• Check that the button of the
TV
,
VCR
,
CBL/SAT
,
RCVR
,
CD
,
AUX
or
DVD
is
pressed to choose your desired component.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if
your component didn’t come with a remote commander, it probably isn’t
capable of being controlled by a remote commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure
you’ve set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System.”
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by
pressing the
POWER
,
TV
/
VIDEO
and
VOL
– buttons simultaneously.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Customer Support Information
If – after you’ve read through this manual – you still cannot get the
Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer
Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.
qa
To show the current play status
on the screen.
qd
Number buttons : To set items
selected from the screen.
qf
To enter the setting. To set
items selected from the screen.
qg
To execute items selected from
the screen.
qh
To switch the subtitle.
qj
To proceed to next/previous
location or song.
qk
To return to the last previous
screen.
ql
To change the sound.
*
If the “window” picture does not turn off this way, try pressing
ENT
while
pressing
PIP
.
Note
If you have programmed the Channel Macro function for TV operation, the
button used as a macro key cannot be used for PIP operation.
Operating a digital satellite receiver
Operating a tape deck
3
,
4
, and
5
Tape operation buttons.
For dual cassette decks,
operation buttons for Deck A
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck B).
PIP
: To reverse.
N
: To play.
m
: To rewind.
M
: To fast-forward.
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC.
x
: To stop.
X
: To pause
6
,
7
,
qf
, and
qg
Operation buttons for Deck B
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck A).
3
To use the “FAVORITE”
function.
6
To scroll through the Master
Guide.
7
To call up the MENU display.
8
To bring up the Master Guide.
qd
and
qf
To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press
0
and
5
(or press
5
and
ENT
).
qg
To select the channel that's
highlighted. To bring up the
Station Index when a program
guide is not displayed.
qh
To bring up the Station Index.
qj
Channel up:
+
Channel down:
–
To page through the guide
when a program guide is
displayed.
qk
To tune to the last tuned
station.
ql
To switch the output of the
digital satellite receiver to the
TV. (When you connect a TV
cable or antenna to the receiver,
the output switches between a
TV and SAT program.)
Operating a receiver/amplifier
4
Work as
N
,
M
,
m
,
x
,
X
buttons of the CD player.
(When a CD player is set up on
the
CD
button.)
qd
To select the input source:
1
selects VIDEO 1
2
selects VIDEO 2
3
selects AUX
4
selects TUNER
5
selects CD
6
selects TAPE
7
selects MD
8
selects TV
9
selects PHONO
0
selects DVD
qj
Presetting frequency up:
+
,
down:
–
Tuning frequency up:
+
,
down:
–
qk
To shift band (FM/AM).
ql
To switch input source by each
pressing.
Operating a CD player, an MD deck, or a DAT deck
3
To select numbers 10 and
above. For example, to select
track 15, press
PIP
and then
press
5
.
4
N
: To play.
m
: To select previous track.
M
: To select next track.
x
: To stop.
X
: To pause.
5
MD deck/DAT deck
: To record,
press
N
while pressing
z
/
First release
N
, then release
z
.
qd
To select the track number. 0
selects track 10. To select track
numbers above 10, see the
descriptions on the
PIP
button
above.
qk
CD player/MD deck
: To select
next disc.
ENT
: To reverse.
: To play.
: To rewind.
: To fast-forward.
: To stop.
MENU
: To record, press
while pressing MENU.
First release
, and
then release MENU.
OK
: To pause.
qk
To select Deck A or Deck B
(dual cassette deck only).
If your tape deck’s commander has
one set of tape operating buttons, and
has an A/B button for the deck
selection, use the
RECALL
button to
select Deck A or Deck B.
